About Handmaker Home For The Aging
Handmaker Home For The Aging, located in TUCSON, AZ, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid. This facility is part of a continuing care retirement community.
Why Families Choose Handmaker Home For The Aging
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 2 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.84 hrs
- Safety Record Issues
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the POLLAK HOLDINGS network. This chain operates 6 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Handmaker Home For The Aging provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2 |
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| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 5 |
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| Staffing | 3 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 253 | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Weighted Average | 205 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 14.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 13.2% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | N/A |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | N/A |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 2.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 6.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 1.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 2.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 99.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 1.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 10.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 13.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 94.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 93.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 20.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 16.2% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2024: 8 complaints
- 2025: 11 complaints
- 2026: 3 complaints
- Total: 22 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Dec 27, 2025 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Sep 13, 2025 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. |
| Sep 13, 2025 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| May 02, 2025 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Dec 06, 2024 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Dec 06, 2024 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| Dec 06, 2024 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Dec 06, 2024 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. |
| Dec 06, 2024 | Ensure that a resident does not develop patterns of decreased social interaction and/or increased withdrawn, angry, or depressive behaviors, unless unavoidable. |
| Dec 06, 2024 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
Nearby Hospitals
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
HANDMAKER JEWISH SERVICES FOR THE AGING
Ownership Structure
Management & Direction
- BRUCE ASH CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- NICHOLAS BASTIAMPILLAI OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- NICHOLAS BASTIAMPILLAI ADP OF THE SNF
- PHILIP BREGMAN CORPORATE OFFICER
- RACHEL DORF OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- EMERSON GOODING OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- EMERSON GOODING ADP OF THE SNF
- HANDMAKER JEWISH SERVICES FOR THE AGING OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- HANDMAKER JEWISH SERVICES FOR THE AGING ADP OF THE SNF
- BRIAN KOHN CORPORATE OFFICER
- ELIE POLLAK CORPORATE OFFICER
- ELIE POLLAK OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ELIE POLLAK ADP OF THE SNF
- ALLISON WEXLER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- TRAVIS WISSINGER CORPORATE OFFICER
- TRAVIS WISSINGER ADP OF THE SNF
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| The Center at Tucson | N/A | 5 |
| Skilled Nursing Unit at Oro Valley Hospital | N/A | 4 |
| Splendido at Rancho Vistoso | N/A | 5 |
| Catalina Post Acute and Rehabilitation | N/A | 4 |
| Brookdale Santa Catalina | N/A | 4 |
| Haven of Saguaro Valley | N/A | 3 |
| Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center | N/A | 4 |
| Casas Adobes Post Acute Rehab Center | N/A | 3 |
| Park Avenue Health and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 4 |
| Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson | N/A | 3 |
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Handmaker Home For The Aging directly at 5208812323. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.